18 parts Complete Agatha and Sophie realise quickly that 'going home', and 'living in Gavaldon for the rest of your miserable existence', aren't quite the same thing.
With the barrier between Gavaldon and the Endless Woods permanently damaged, they're offered a chance to return to the School, for what the Deans promise to be a 'new and improved!' and 'much more serene!' second year. Agatha doesn't exactly believe them; but there are reasons why they might consider going back. A few...
Well, anyway.
Don't be a stranger.